Smith said Byrd tackled him and the players exchanged a few more punches before Smith left and returned to his apartment.

Smith said he later gave Byrd $200.

"I said I was sorry. He felt the same way," Smith said. "No matter what happened with either one of us, I think we would have been cool because we know we're not supposed to be fighting with teammates."

Byrd was unavailable for comment.

Carroll said he was not worried about how the incident might be perceived.

"The way these guys battle and they do stuff, they live together, there's going to be issues," Carroll said. "Did you ever fight with your brother? ... I'm sorry that somebody got hurt but other than that it's not a big deal. They're fine about it."

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A spokesperson for the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office said a case involving cornerback Eric Wright remains under review. Wright, 19, was arrested March 26 on suspicion of rape. He is free on bail but has been suspended indefinitely from the team pending the outcome of police and university investigations. Wright is scheduled to appear in court April 20.... Quarterback Matt Leinart did not attend practice because he was traveling to New York for tonight's Sullivan Award announcement.... Safety Scott Ware will sit out the remainder of spring practice because of a knee bruise suffered during a scrimmage Sunday. Linebacker Ryan Powdrell did not practice because of a concussion, Carroll said.... Cornerback Justin Wyatt (hernia) and safety Darnell Bing (shoulder) practiced in team drills for the first time since undergoing surgeries after the Orange Bowl.